If you are currently a local firefighter and are looking to expand your education in saving lives, there is an opportunity for you coming up in June. The Athens Volunteer Fire Department is partnering with Concord University to launch its inaugural Athens-Concord Fire School. The fire school was supposed to begin last year, but it was cancelled due to Concord's COVID-19 protocols. Classes will include a series of lectures and hands on drills like rope rescues and vehicle extrication's. The Athens Volunteer Fire Department says this is a great opportunity for firefighters to brush up on skills they may not have used in a while. The school is only for active firefighters. Classes for the fire school will be held in the first two weekends of June at Concord University.